The Loire Valley is a very large wine region in western France, producing many styles. White, red, rosé, dessert and sparkling wines can all be found here if you know where to look.
The Four Sub-Regions
Due to the large size, it is easier to look at … [Read more...]

Before jumping into the next region it will be helpful to have a general understanding of one of wine's most important issues - Climate.
Rather than getting in too deeply into the nuances of each region, the everyday consumer should have a general yet … [Read more...]

The Wines of Alsace from GuildSomm on Vimeo.
Fresh from my final WSET Diploma exam, my head is still brimming with facts, figures, regions, history and, of course, wines. It seems like an simple decision to base my next series of articles on what I have … [Read more...]